A sanctuary of rest for re-creation: a church ministry in an era of constant stress

Donald J Heringa

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A sanctuary of rest for re-creation: a church ministry in an era of constant stress

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MLA citation style (9th ed.)

Donald J Heringa. A Sanctuary of Rest for Re-creation: a Church Ministry In an Era of Constant Stress. McCormick Theological Seminary. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/b4620b0a-dce2-429c-b4a2-50ee0fe1974e?locale=de.

APA citation style (7th ed.)

D. J. Heringa. A sanctuary of rest for re-creation: a church ministry in an era of constant stress. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/b4620b0a-dce2-429c-b4a2-50ee0fe1974e?locale=de

Chicago citation style (CMOS 17, author-date)

Donald J Heringa. A Sanctuary of Rest for Re-Creation: a Church Ministry In an Era of Constant Stress. McCormick Theological Seminary. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/b4620b0a-dce2-429c-b4a2-50ee0fe1974e?locale=de.

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Donald J Heringa

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The world is experiencing a health crisis due to a dramatic increase in chronic stress. The church's ministry response is reawakening its traditional role as sanctuary of rest and re-creation in response to modern change, identity loss, and 'timelock' which stimulates chronic stress. This study examines the ways the church can empower members and congregations using rest for re-creation. By examining traditional Christian Sabbath perspectives and modern scientific theories of human stress reduction and empowerment, this study prepares a process for churches to emphasize rest and stress relief. The testing of this process has validated the need and possiblity of the church as sanctuary of rest for re-creation.

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